Current News
Fear Arises for Captain Donald Lawson En Route From Acapulco to Baltimore
Captain Donald Lawson has not been heard from for eight days. It is believed he may not have engine power or an operational wind generator.
Lake Dillon: The Rocky Mountain High of Sailing
How high have you sailed. Most of us sail at sea level, but many in the West sail much higher.
What About Bob?
"What 'about' Bob?" we hear you thinking. Bob Schulz is our newest Golden Ticket winner and has earned himself a fun new 'Latitude 38' T-shirt!
Australian Sailor Rescued After Being Spotted Adrift in the Pacific
An Australian sailor and his dog have been rescued by a Mexican fishing boat after being found adrift in the Pacific Ocean.
Hurricane Calvin Downgraded to Tropical Storm Calvin
Boats that finished racing to Hawaii are heading north to get home and avoid Tropical Storm Calvin.
Sally Lindsay Honey and West Coast Sailors Join National Sailing Hall of Fame
The 2023 list of National Sailing Hall of Fame inductees includes West Coast sailors Sally Lindsay Honey, Bill Lapworth and Bob Perry, plus a Lifetime Achievement Award earned by Tim Hogan.
Hurricane Calvin Takes Aim for Hawaii
It's hurricane season, with one of the early-season cyclones on a rare track toward Hawaii.
Sailagram: A Snapshot of June Sailing
Here it is, the eagerly awaited June Sailagram! Is your photo among the beautiful images shared from last month's sailing adventures?
A Fast Finish and a Record Broken in the Singlehanded Transpacific Race
The Singlehanded Transpacific Yacht Race started from Golden Gate Yacht Club on June 25. The 16 finishers began arriving in Hawaii on Friday evening, July 7.
Is the CrossWater Horizontal Elevator an Alternative to the Oakland Pedestrian Bridge?
Are floating, horizontal elevators a solution to crossing water on foot or bicycle, and a possible alternative to bridges?
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